Pledge to Boost Funding for Adaptations to Disabled People's Homes Deferred, Raising Concerns
Since 2008, the maximum allowable claim amount has been capped at £30,000. However, its real value has diminished by approximately a third.
Israel Prepares for Post War Era With New Gaza Tax Revenue Framework and Rafah Strikes
Israel is in talks with the Palestine Authority to ease tensions in Gaza as the Ramadan month nears including a £59 million Gaza tax revenue issue that funds services in the region while it took over the last unoccupied town Rafah.
Labour's Ambitious Home Insulation Plan Faces Uncertainty Amid Debt Concerns
The initiative, aimed at addressing climate change and improving energy efficiency, now faces scrutiny over the potential impact on national debt and the feasibility of implementation.
Case Against Greta Thunberg and London Climate Protestors Gets Thrown Out
The decision, emphasised by the judge as "throughout peaceful, civilised, and non-violent", has sparked debates about the right to peaceful protest and the urgency of addressing climate change.
Nvidia CEO Says Tech Advances Will Limit AI Costs As OpenAI Seeks $7 Trillion Investment
Silicon chips are a key component of AI expansion – President Joe Biden recently signed the CHIPS Act, which gives $52 billion to build factories in the US.
Conservatives Will Lose 'Politically Homeless' Voters In Rural Strongholds, New Poll Predicts
According to the survey, since 2019, Conservative support in rural constituencies has fallen by 25 points, showing that just 34 per cent of the electorate in England's 100 most rural constituencies said they would vote for the party.
China's Economy Hit By Worst Consumer Prices For The First Time In 14 Years
According to official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics, China's consumer price index fell by 0.8 per cent in January 2024, compared to that of January 2023.
Welsh Government Takes Action Following Damning Report on South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Following a report highlighting inappropriate behaviour within the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the Welsh government has announced its intervention.
British Journalist Sentenced To Prison In Malaysia For Defaming Queen
The journalist has alleged that she is being targeted because of her reports that exposed the 1MDB scandal.
Biden On TikTok: 'Lol' Or National Security Worry?
US President Joe Biden's debut on TikTok has caused a stir -- not least because the Chinese-owned social media platform is still officially considered a security risk by Washington.
'Tears, Hugs' As Rescued Gaza Hostages Back In Israel
There were hugs and tears at Israel's largest hospital on Monday as two Gaza hostages were reunited with their families after being rescued in a deadly military raid.
Baby Rescued 60 Hours After Being Buried Alive In Philippine Landslide
As many as 54 people have died in the incident after a landslide hit a southern village last week.
Backlash Against Lionel Messi Continues, China Cancels 2 Friendly Matches Featuring Argentina
Argentina were scheduled to play against Ivory Coast and Nigeria in China.
Hamas Warns Israeli Invasion Of Rafah Will 'Torpedo' Hostage Talks
Hamas warned Israel on Sunday that a ground offensive in Rafah, crowded with displaced Gazans, would imperil future hostage releases, while US President Joe Biden urged the protection of civilians in the besieged territory.
UK Announces New £12 million AI Hub For Chemistry Research
£100 million has also been awarded to biotech projects to help pioneer new technologies to prepare for pandemics, innovate farming and protect against floods.
Nearly Three-Quarters Of Employers 'Don't Know' How To Implement AI, New Study Shows
According to Gallagher's newly released State of the Sector report, 71 per cent of HR and Communication leaders said their organisation had provided zero guidance on when, where or how to use the technology.
AI Models Choose Nuclear Attacks Over Peace As The US Implements The Technology Into Its Arsenal
Ex-Google engineer and AI pioneer Blake Lemoine claimed that artificial intelligence will start wars and could be used for assassination.
Starmer Faces Rising Criticism Over Plans To Drop £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge
Starmer is expected to argue that it will not affect specific pledges on improving home energy efficiency and decarbonising the national grid by 2030.
Vladimir Putin Heaps Praise On Elon Musk, Says 'There's No Stopping' Him
Acknowledging Elon Musk's unstoppable drive, Vladimir Putin suggested collaboration with regulations for a formalised process.
North Korean Defectors Talk About Living Conditions Under Kim Jong-Un's Rule
The number of North Korean defectors has nearly tripled in 2023 compared to the previous two years.
Woman Slips Through The Floor Of Moving Bus, Saved By Fellow Passengers
The woman may not have survived if it were not for the timely intervention of her fellow passengers.
Lionel Messi Plays In Japan Friendly After Snubbing Hong Kong, Ignites Political Conflict
Snubbed fans in Hong Kong are questioning whether Messi was really injured when he failed to play last Sunday.
Holiday-hit Asian Markets Mixed, Wall St Record Fails To Inspire
Asian markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trade Friday as investors struggled to build on another record-setting day on Wall Street, with focus on the upcoming release of key US inflation data.
Putin Tells West: Russia Cannot Be Defeated In Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said in an interview released Thursday with controversial right-wing US journalist Tucker Carlson that the West should understand it is "impossible" to defeat Russia in Ukraine.
Orcas Struggling To Breathe After Getting Stuck In Ice Sheets Luckily Manage To Escape
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are not really whales but belong to the dolphin family.
Rishi Sunak Under Fire For Trans Jibe When Murdered Teen's Mother Was In Commons
The teenager named Brianna Ghey died after repeatedly being stabbed with a knife in a park in Cheshire.
Spanish Farmers Block Roads For Second Day
Thousands of farmers used tractors to block roads across Spain for the second day running on Wednesday amid Europe-wide protests against cheaper imports and heavy regulation.
Labour Drops Radical Reforms As It Prepares To 'Bombproof' Manifesto From Tory Attacks
Sunak has said he plans to hold an election later in the year, widely expected to be in October or November, as a YouGov survey of 14,000 respondents forecasts that the Tories will hold on to just 169 seats, while Labour will claim 385.
New AI Regulation White Paper Talks of Preparing the UK Economy for Future AI Risks
A new AI regulation white paper has called for strict changes AI regulatory framework including supporting UK regulators with £100 million in funding to develop technical systems to monitor AI systems.
AI Laws Inevitable But 'Not Right For Today', Says UK Government
The UK government have set out their position after EU legislators confirmed this week that their 'AI Act' will be passed as a law by next year.